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EJ53 SWK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,760 mi
Last recorded153,760 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 153,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 153,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 153,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 143,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 143,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 140,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,233 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 137,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,258 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 133,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 129,407 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 129,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe and anti roll bar corroded, battery flat

Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rattles slightly

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,728 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads getting down

windsreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,544 miles

front brake pads getting down

slight exhaust blow

windsreen chipped

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,656 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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EJ53 SWK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ53 SWK registered?

EJ53 SWK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is EJ53 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 SWK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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